Professional drivers in short supply, says IRU
The European road transport sector is facing the most acute professional driver shortage in decades. That’s the conclusion of a report by the International Road Transport Union (IRU), based on insight from stakeholders across the European transport industry and drawn from two surveys. The data revealed a visible driver shortage of 21% in the freight […]
More funds made available for cleaner buses
A further £25 million is to be committed by the government to the Clean Bus Technology Fund, a project launched in 2017 to upgrade buses with technology reducing nitrogen dioxide emissions in areas of poor air quality. 14 local authorities have been chosen by the government for the cash boost, following on from last year’s […]
Do you specialise in Accident & Risk Management solutions?
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet & logistics market – and in April we’ll be focussing on Accident & Risk Management solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if […]
Total Supply Chain Summit: Everything you need to know
Registration is open for VIP delegate spaces at the Total Supply Chain Summit, which takes place on May 20th& 21stat Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire. The Summit is a highly-focused event that brings senior logistics and distribution professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Over two working days delegates will meet with credible […]
Maintaining flexibility of business transport is ‘key to future mobility strategies’
Maintaining the flexibility of business transport will be the key challenge facing fleets as future mobility strategies start to take effect, says FleetCheck. Noting the publication of the Government’s Future of Mobility Urban Strategy, the fleet software specialist says it is important to keep journeys as simple and effective as possible. Peter Golding (pictured), managing director at FleetCheck, explained: “We fully […]
SAVE THE DATE: Fleet Services Management Summit 2019
The Fleet Services Management Summit is taking place on November 11th & 12th at Whittlebury Hall. Ensure you have a delegate place by registering for your free VIP ticket. As a VIP guest, you will be benefit from: A personalised itinerary of face-to-face meetings with innovative suppliers who match your requirements and upcoming projects. No […]
More clean air zones and EVs required, says PHE
Public Health England (PHE) has outlined actions to improve outdoor air quality and health, including a call for more EVs and additional clean air zones in town and cities. PHE was commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to review the evidence for effective air quality interventions, and provide practical recommendations for […]
GUEST BLOG: Ways fleet drivers can drive more efficiently
Fuel prices just seem to keep on rising across the UK. According to BBC News, the average price of a litre of fuel throughout the nation was recorded at close to £1.34 for diesel and £1.24 for petrol as of the start of December 2018. Instead of fleet drivers simply handing over more money in […]
Fleet Services Management Summit – Register today!
The Fleet Services Management Summit is taking place on November 11th & 12th at Whittlebury Hall – and registration is now open for delegates and exhibitors. Ensure you have a delegate place by registering for your free VIP ticket. As a VIP guest, you will be benefit from: A personalised itinerary of face-to-face meetings with […]
Arval creates fuel cell tech education pack for schools
A new set of teaching resources focusing on hydrogen and fuel cell technology have been created by car leasing specialist Arval, part of the BNP Paribas banking group. Developed in partnership with the Hydrogen Hub, the education pack supports the Chemistry element of Triple Science for GCSE students, providing teachers with a learning resource that […]
